It took a bit of time for Erik Karlsson’s impact on the San Jose Sharks to take full effect on the ice. But as the familiarity between the players built the level of skill started to increase.
They sputtered at times exchanging wins for losses for the first two months of the season. The San Jose Sharks entered the month of December with a 12 – 9 – 5 overall record. They were driving possession and shooting at a high volume but were unable to score goals at a consistent pace.
Erik Karlsson compiled 15 points during that span with only 1 goal in the first 26 games played.